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Within every challenge lies an invitation to grow, and I'm honored to support you as you listen inward and move toward healing....
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Within every challenge lies an invitation to grow, and I'm honored to support you as you listen inward and move toward healing.
Gayle Springer is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has over 3 years of experience in working with adults and seniors with mental health issues, including but not limited to depression, anxiety, grief, and anger. Gayle also has experience supporting individuals through life transitions such as career changes and divorce, stress, and relationship and family issues. She has supported underserved populations, including those who struggle with childhood trauma, substance use, recovery, and crisis intervention.
Gayle earned a Master's in Social Work from the University of Southern California. She utilizes a variety of clinical approaches that are targeted to clients’ needs, including supportive talk therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, mindfulness-based methods, and solutions-focused therapy.
Gayle meets clients where they're at, walking beside them with presence and care. You don't have to have it all figured out—if you're feeling lost, heavy, or are searching for something deeper, Gayle is willing to explore it together and help you find your way.
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I know how overwhelming life can feel at times, and my goal is to help you find calm and clarity in the chaos....
I know how overwhelming life can feel at times, and my goal is to help you find calm and clarity in the chaos.
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with 4 years of experience and specialized training in trauma, autism, anxiety, and anger management. I work with clients who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood, helping them build resilience, manage emotions, improve relationships, and create balance. I draw on evidence-based practices and a compassionate approach to guide clients in setting meaningful goals, developing coping skills, and moving toward lasting positive change.
I earned a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Baruch College, where I also trained at a neuropsychological clinic. I have received training in cognitive behavioral therapy, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, cognitive processing therapy, prolonged exposure, and motivational interviewing, allowing me to tailor care to each client.
I understand that feeling anxious, stuck, or misunderstood can be exhausting. I offer a supportive space where you will feel heard and valued. With experience in trauma, anxiety, autism, and anger, I walk alongside clients as they work toward healing, clarity, and hope for a more balanced and fulfilling life.
As someone who values being understood, I hope to provide an opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth....
As someone who values being understood, I hope to provide an opportunity for self-reflection and personal growth.
I am a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 6 years of experience providing compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals across the lifespan. I specialize in treating anxiety, depression, mood disorders, and other mental health concerns. I value individualized treatment and strive to create a supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered in their healing journey.
I earned my Master of Science in nursing from Drexel University. My approach is person-centered and trauma-informed, and I collaborate closely with clients to develop thoughtful treatment plans that align with their goals and lived experiences.
If you are feeling overwhelmed or seeking support, recovery and wellness are possible. I am here to partner with you in building coping skills, improving symptom management, and creating meaningful, lasting change. I encourage you to schedule an appointment to explore your treatment options.
I have a wide range of experience to help me understand the individual needs a person may have....
I have a wide range of experience to help me understand the individual needs a person may have.
D’estinay Doxey is a Licensed Social Worker (LMSW-C). Her work experience includes medical social work and providing outpatient therapy to individuals experiencing depression, anxiety, life transitions, stress management, and substance use issues.
D’estinay completed her Master of Social Work at Wayne State University. She utilizes a holistic approach to create a safe, understanding space to support and empower her clients. She incorporates a trauma-informed perspective into evidence-based practices including systems therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, seeking safety, solution-focused therapy, and mindfulness.
Support and connection are some of our best tools in life when experiencing discomfort. D’estinay believes in providing a therapeutic relationship where dignity, respect, and self-determination are valued to allow individuals to flourish in their own personal growth. Through creating meaningful relationships and focusing on a person’s strengths they are better able to face the challenges they encounter. D’estinay looks forward to meeting you.
Jennifer Plesz is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor (CRC, LPC) with over 10 years of profes...
Jennifer Plesz is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor (CRC, LPC) with over 10 years of professional experience helping clients to overcome anxiety, family conflict, relationship difficulties, pregnancy and postpartum related issues, stress, anger issues, ADHD, women's issues, and much more.
Jennifer earned her Master's degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from Wayne State University, and has several years of experience working with people from all backgrounds. Today Jennifer offers individual, couples, and families who experiencing hard times, or new obstacles.
Tackle your roadblocks with help from Jennifer; with her professional support and guidance, you can start feeling better, while rebuilding trust, confidence, and contentment. With each session, she'll work to establish a professional, caring relationship between you and herself.
You deserve dedicated time with a mental health professional — it can be life-changing.
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Insomnia therapy is a tailored form of treatment that addresses chronic sleep disturbances, which can include problems with falling asleep, staying asleep, or experiencing restorative sleep. The goal of Insomnia therapy is to enhance sleep quality, establish healthy sleep routines, and, in turn, improve an individual’s overall well-being by mitigating and reducing the adverse effects of persistent sleep deprivation.
Insomnia therapy combines therapeutic approaches, with a central focus on cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) to modify sleep-disrupting thoughts and behaviors, integrating techniques like stimulus control, sleep restriction, and relaxation training. Thriveworks Portage therapists will also emphasize sleep hygiene education and may include mindfulness and relaxation exercises to improve sleep quality, equipping individuals with effective strategies to enhance their sleep and overall well-being.
Common symptoms of insomnia include:
Symptoms of insomnia often look different for everyone; however, there are some warning signs that can signal the need for insomnia therapy. These include feeling anxious about bedtime, bedtimes getting later and later, energy peaking at night rather than during the day, and drastic caffeine consumption in order to stay awake.
Cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) is one of the most effective forms of therapy for treating insomnia, working to modify sleep-disrupting thoughts and behaviors through strategies like sleep hygiene and sleep restriction.
Insomnia therapy at Thriveworks Portage is conducted both in person and online by video. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The duration of insomnia therapy can vary based on the individual’s needs and progress in treatment. Typically, it involves a short series of sessions over a few weeks to a couple of months, with the number and length of sessions decided in consultation with the therapist. Some experience better sleep within this time, while others choose longer therapy to address complex sleep issues or maintain good sleep habits.
Many people start to see improvements in their sleep patterns after about two to three weeks of CBT-I. However, the duration and effectiveness will differ for everyone, so don’t worry if it takes a bit longer to have a strong effect.
Sleep deprivation and disturbances are often accompanied by a host of unpleasant symptoms, including…
Some who suffer from insomnia can fall asleep easily, but they wake up early—long before their alarm. Instead of starting their day at 6:00 a.m., the rooster crows for them at 1:00 a.m.
Insomnia can be rooted in physical health. Sleep habits are affected by diet and exercise. Unfortunately, many other health problems cause insomnia or are linked to it. Insomnia often accompanies diabetes, hyperthyroidism, chronic pain, and menopause.
Insomnia can also be rooted in mental health. Insomnia can trigger depression and anxiety disorders, but the reverse is true. Anxiety disorders and depression’s symptoms include insomnia. Life changes and the stress they bring may trigger insomnia as well.
Whether insomnia is chronic or pops into your life for a few weeks or months at a time, insomnia counselors at Portage, MI have helped many clients reclaim the sleep they need.
How do the professionals at Thriveworks in Portage, MI help their clients battle insomnia? Our counselors focus on important lifestyle habits that promote sleep and help their clients discover any underlying causes that may be triggering the insomnia. With this thorough approach, our counselors have helped many people start dreaming again.
Things people do every day can either promote healthy sleep patterns or inhibit them. Our therapists often help their clients adjust these lifestyle habits, working to eliminate certain habits, or cultivating new habits.
Our professionals know what it takes to optimize sleep patterns, and they work with their clients to come up with a sleep plan—habits that work for the client’s daily life and also promote sleep.
Portage, MI counselors may help their clients to…
Being awake in the middle of the night can feel overwhelming, and sometimes people’s thoughts can feel out of control. However, developing a sleep plan with the help of our professionals can help clients feel more in control of their thoughts. Instead of anxiety creeping into their thoughts when they wake up or cannot fall asleep, a sleep plan provides clients with practical steps to take and solutions to try for better sleep.
Insomnia counseling provides practical solutions, but it also explores any possible causes of insomnia. Insomnia can arise without any complicating mental or physical health problems, but often, sleep disturbances are symptoms for other, deeper health issues.
Regular, restorative sleep lays the foundation for good mental and physical health. Call Thriveworks Portage to schedule an appointment with one of our therapists or psychiatric nurse practitioners.
Portage, MI has insomnia counseling appointments available. Call to schedule a time today, or go online to get started.
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Thriveworks Counseling & Psychiatry Portage is off of Milham Avenue and New Port Road. We are somewhat near a Chick-fil-A, and in the same shopping area as DICK’s, off of Gladys.
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